SpellbookMaster vs D&D Character
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpellbookMaster
This app provides quick access to Dungeons & Dragons v3.5 and Pathfinder RPG spells. Easily browse, search, and import spells from reference sites or text files. Share spellbooks across devices and edit them on a Mac.
- Fast spell lookup
- Browse by name, level, domain, class
- Search by any term
- Import d20 System Reference spells
- Import Pathfinder reference spells
- Import custom spells from text files
- Share spellbooks across devices
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Spells at your fingertips. Literally. The Killer App for D&D v3.5 (d20) and Pathfinder RPG Gamers SpellbookMaster for iPhone and iPad makes it easy to find Dungeons & Dragons v3.5 (d20) and Pathfinder spells fast and see detailed information for them. You can browse spells by name, level, domain and class. For each class, see spells sorted by name or by level for easy access. Searching allows you to find spells by any search term. To get you started, SpellbookMaster can automatically import d20 System Reference spells from www.systemreferencedocuments.org or Pathfinder reference spells from d20pfsrd.com. You can also import your own spells from text files. Spellbooks can be shared among iPhones, iPod touches and iPads using the application. Spells can be edited on a Mac running SpellbookMaster for Mac 2.3, a free application, and then imported to the iOS app. See http://petteri.kamppuri.fidisk.fi/spellbookmaster/ for more information. Dungeons and Dragons is a registered trademark of Wizards of the Coast. Pathfinder is a registered trademark of Paizo Publishing, LLC.
D&D Character
This app serves as a comprehensive companion for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition players. It allows you to build and manage multiple characters, track their progression from level 1 to 20, and manage combat details like HP and spell slots.
- Build and manage multiple characters
- Full support for 13 core classes
- Level 1-20 class progression tracking
- Combat stat management (HP, AC, initiative)
- Spellcasting and ability tracking
- Equipment and inventory management
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Your D&D Character, Mastered. Take your Dungeons & Dragons adventures to the next level with the ultimate 5e character companion. Whether you're a seasoned dungeon crawler or rolling your first d20, this app keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Build Your Hero Create and manage multiple characters with full support for all 13 core classes. Choose your race, background, alignment, and subclass — then watch your character come to life with a beautifully themed interface. Level Up with Confidence Follow the complete level 1–20 class progression tree for every class. Unlock features, choose your subclass, roll for HP, pick feats or Ability Score Improvements, and track every milestone of your journey. Combat Ready Manage your full arsenal — weapons, armor, and equipment — all in one place. Track HP, AC, initiative, and spell slots so nothing slips through the cracks mid-session. Spellcasting & Abilities Full spellcasting support with spell slot tracking. Select Eldritch Invocations, Fighting Styles, Battle Maneuvers, and more. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: D&D Character at 5.0 against SpellbookMaster's 4.2. D&D Character also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). SpellbookMaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. D&D Character sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SpellbookMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
D&D Character holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SpellbookMaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of D&D Character's.
SpellbookMaster ships an update every 7 months, D&D Character every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpellbookMaster | D&D Character |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petteri Kamppuri | Ethan Waters |
Customer experience
SpellbookMaster
D&D Character
Bugs and requests
SpellbookMaster
Reported bugs
17 issues- Mac app no longer works on newest MacOS
- Default references don't download correctly
- Pathfinder Spellbook not updating
- Spell names listed as website URLs
- Tables in spell descriptions not formatted correctly
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- Pathfinder RPG descriptions gone
- App crashes when hitting Spellbooks
- App crashes when opening
- Cannot create spellbook on iPad
- SRD files imported incorrectly (Saving Throws and SR omitted or mixed up)
- Cannot get new spells
- Crashes when hitting the spellbook button
- Some spell names are listed as a website url
- Some of the very new spells are not in it
- Corrupted spell books from d20 data import
- Cannot delete corrupted spell books
- App crashes when opening or hitting spellbook button
Requested features
29 requests- Create new Mac version
- Better filter system (level, class, school simultaneously)
- Keep track of prepared/used spells
- Mark used spells
- Ability to create multiple spellbooks
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- Save spellbook by character
- Prep and cast spells tracking
- Track spell components
- Windows PC compatible desktop app
- Create custom spell lists
- Filter by all three filters at once
- Create spell books within the application
- Add spells to spell books
- Ability to input spells on iPod Touch
- Differentiate spells into known and not known
- Mark/check spells and toggle view
- Ability to input character stats, class, domains
- Better ways to add/modify spells individually
- Easier ways to add additional spellbooks
- Searches across multiple spellbooks
- Delete individual spells
- Delete spellbooks
- Add spells from expanded source books (Spell Compendium, etc.)
- Add invocations and psionics
- Make a 4th Ed version
- Add powers of classes and races for 4th edition D&D
- Add more spells
- Create and save customized spell lists for characters
- Mark when spells are used and reset when rested
D&D Character
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpellbookMaster
No in-app purchases
D&D Character
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Extra Character Slots$1.99
Questions
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